Japanese Cultural Fair is Saturday at Mission Plaza

SANTA CRUZ -- The Japanese Cultural Fair will take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday ﻿at Mission Plaza in front of Holy Cross church, 103 Emmett St.

The event provides an opportunity for the community to increase its awareness and understanding of the Japanese community in Santa Cruz County, as well as Japanese culture, both traditional and contemporary.

The schedule includes performances by Watsonville Taiko, Okinawan dance, bonsai and ikebana demonstrations, a miso workshop and a tea ceremony, to name a few. Students at Aikido of Santa Cruz will present demonstrations at 306 Mission St. starting at 1 p.m.